Skip to content

The Morning Coffee Run

DO WHAT YOU CAN'T

  • About
  • Blog
  • Targets & Bucket List
  • Race Reviews
    • Half Marathons
  • Marathon des Sables
  • Running with…

Tag: Rome

A Roman Running Secret

April 18, 2017June 5, 20173 Comments

Before I left for the Rome Marathon I watched a documentary called Spirit of the Marathon 2 which is about the Rome Marathon from the prospective of a few runners. In a short scene it showed two local runners in a park surrounded by ruins and sunshine. I knew then that when I got to Rome … Continue reading A Roman Running Secret

All Roads Lead to the Rome Marathon

April 11, 2017August 31, 20183 Comments

Much like Rome, a marathon isn’t built in one day. It is built upon hundreds of days, hundreds of miles. Yet, while it might not be built in one day it sure can be tested in one day. My training began in January and it has consisted of a few months of slowly building my … Continue reading All Roads Lead to the Rome Marathon

Graffiti: the good, the bad and the ugly

August 3, 20109 Comments

Graffiti is art to some and repulsive to many. It divides people, cities and societies, with its often political and cultural anarchism. An army of thousands, graffiti artists constantly re-design the urban landscape. For me graffiti is an art form for the modern world, with masters like Banksy and Invader whose works have both brilliance … Continue reading Graffiti: the good, the bad and the ugly

‘Love Locks’ in Rome

July 31, 2010July 7, 201111 Comments

This photograph may seem bizarre to many people (vandalism to some) but it became quite a craze in the romantic city of Rome last year. By the Trevi Fountain lovers would write their names on a padlock and attach it to the railings in front of the church dedicated to Saints Vincent and Anastasius. This … Continue reading ‘Love Locks’ in Rome

Sinister Sculpture

July 12, 2010July 7, 201111 Comments

Darkness falls over Rome

July 10, 20107 Comments

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 4,425 other followers

Blog Stats

  • 134,440 page views

Instagram

Next Race

Richmond MarathonApril 27, 2021
3 months to go.

Facebook

Facebook

Running With..

A set of interviews with runners that inspire, excite and encapsulate the great sport we lace up our shoes for.

Marathon des Sables

In 2019 I took part in the 'Toughest Footrace on the Planet'; The Marathon des Sables. You can read about my journey in the desert here

  • My Instagram
  • My facebook
Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
Cancel